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A Prayer for the Homeless

Lord, I pray for the homeless. May they find shelter, food, and warmth. Surround them with Your love and comfort, and provide them with the help they need to rebuild their lives. I ask that You bring compassion into the hearts of others, so that we may serve and care for those who are struggling. Lord, give hope to those without a home, and may they find restoration and peace through Your grace.

Matthew 25:35

“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited Me in.” Lord, help us to show kindness to the homeless and meet their needs. Amen.

Prayer

Father, I lift the homeless to You. Provide for their physical needs—food, shelter, and warmth. May they feel Your love and comfort in their difficult circumstances. I ask that You surround them with people who will show compassion and help them rebuild their lives. I pray that we, as a society, would act with kindness and generosity toward those who are struggling. Bring hope and restoration to those without a home. Amen.

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A Prayer for the Environment

Lord, I pray for the preservation of Your beautiful creation. Help us to be good stewards of the earth, caring for the environment and all living creatures. May we respect the land, the oceans, the forests, and the animals You have created. Guide us to make sustainable choices, protect natural resources, and combat environmental destruction. Inspire us to care for the planet as an act of worship, and may Your creation continue to flourish for generations to come.

Genesis 2:15

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Lord, help us to fulfill our role as caretakers of Your creation. May we honor You by protecting and preserving the earth. Amen.

Prayer

Father, I pray for the environment and for all those who are working to protect it. Guide us in our stewardship of Your creation. May we make choices that preserve and honor the earth, ensuring that future generations can enjoy its beauty and resources. Help us to live in harmony with nature, respecting all creatures and the earth’s resources. Lord, may our efforts to care for the planet be a reflection of our love and gratitude for You. Amen.

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A Prayer for Healthcare Providers

Lord, I lift all healthcare workers to You. I pray for strength, wisdom, and compassion for those who serve the sick and vulnerable. May You guide their hands and minds as they care for others, and may their work be filled with Your healing power. Provide them with physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience as they face the challenges of their profession. Bless them with a sense of purpose and joy as they serve Your people, and may their work be a testament to Your love and grace.

Matthew 25:36

“I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Lord, I pray that healthcare workers will continue to serve others with the same heart of compassion You demonstrated. May their service reflect Your love for the sick and needy. Amen.

Prayer

Father God, I pray for all doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers. Please bless them with physical endurance, mental clarity, and emotional peace as they face the demands of their work. May they be instruments of Your healing, showing compassion to every patient they care for. Strengthen their resolve and help them to find joy in serving others. Lord, grant them the grace to endure and the wisdom to know how to meet the needs of those under their care. Amen.

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為香港醫護人員祈禱

親愛的主！求禰教導我們，使我們懂得為醫護人員禱告，學會對他們關心。

主啊！我們常常只記念病人，卻是忽略了那些看顧病人的醫護人員。我們往往只同情和關心病人，但對醫護人員卻只有要求，沒有體恤。我們只注意到病人的痛苦，卻沒有理會醫護人員長期勞累工作，日夜不分的輪值，不容有失的壓力，為了追趕醫院的要求，還要不停的進修、增值。許許多多的醫護人員都已經疲累了，甚至消沉了。主啊！求禰記念他們，讓我們去體會他們的壓力和張力。

主啊！除禰以外，那堪稱代表禰的不就是教會；教會的守望者，不就是禰的僕人嗎？教會以外，最能代表禰的，不就是醫院嗎？醫院的守望者，不就是醫護人員嗎？他們觸及生命，顯示憐憫慈愛，自古以來，醫護都是最神聖的工作，曾幾何時，這根本就是祭司的責任。雖然如今教會與醫院並不一體，但我們彼此間的目的與作用，不也是一樣為了生命作守望者、扶持者、救護者嗎？主啊！求禰幫助醫護人員，讓他們看見教會是他們的夥伴，也幫助教會，讓我們知道醫護人員是我們的同工。

今天，我們的城市因為財政的困難，已經出現了種種的問題。而我們的醫院，正是承受著最重的壓力。為了節省支出，醫護人員的擔子更重、責任更大；如今推行的「聯網」的政策，不單使工作的環境變得更困難，更會使醫護們對醫院的歸屬感更少。求主幫助掌管政策的人，讓他們明白以人為本的道理，盡量的讓醫護人員能有一個穩定安心的工作環境，也求主感動教會，對醫護人員付出更多的關心與支持。奉主耶穌的聖名，阿們！


《時代論壇》第801期
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A Prayer for the Elderly

Lord, I pray for the elderly in our communities. I ask that You bless them with good health, peace, and joy. May they feel valued and loved, and may their wisdom and experience be honored. I pray that they would find companionship and support in their later years and that they would continue to be a source of guidance and inspiration to younger generations. Lord, may they feel Your presence in every season of life and be filled with Your peace.

Proverbs 16:31

“Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.” Lord, I thank You for the wisdom that comes with age and pray for the elderly in our world. Amen.

Prayer

Father, I pray for the elderly. Bless them with health, peace, and joy in their later years. May they be surrounded by love and support, and may they feel valued and honored in their communities. I ask that You fill their hearts with Your peace and comfort, and continue to use them as vessels of wisdom and encouragement. May they find joy in every season of life, and may they feel Your presence near them. Amen.

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A Prayer for the Church

Lord, I lift Your Church. May it be a light in the world, spreading Your love and truth to all people. Guide the leaders, that they may shepherd with wisdom and humility. I pray for unity within the Church, that believers would come together to serve and love one another. Strengthen the faith of all who belong to Your body, and equip them to carry out Your mission on earth. May the Church be a place of refuge, healing, and worship, drawing people to You.

Matthew 16:18

“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Lord, protect and strengthen Your Church, that it may fulfill its mission to spread Your love and truth. Amen.

Prayer

Father, I pray for Your Church. May it be united in purpose and love, and may its leaders be filled with wisdom and compassion. Help the Church to be a place of healing, refuge, and worship, where all who enter are drawn closer to You. Strengthen the faith of every believer, and equip us to carry out Your mission on earth. Let Your Church be a beacon of hope and truth in a broken world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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For My Kids

“When mom and dad went to war the only prisoners they took were the children.” — Pat Conroy

Dear God, you know how much I love my children.

Grant me your own heart so that I might always

be there for my children,

no matter if we are together or if we are apart.

Let them know that my love for them will never

waver, never end,

no matter what is happening between me and their

mother/father.

Do not let the hard feelings that divorce creates

ever cause them to doubt my love for them.

Help me to keep their needs as my highest priority,

and give me the courage to make whatever

sacrifices are needed to ensure that they always

feel loved.

I ask this, as your own child, trusting in your love

for me. Amen.

What can you do to keep your child/children out of any disagreements you have with your former spouse?

Make a daily commitment to do what you can to shield them from the ugliness that can come from a separation or divorce. Put their well-being first.

Catholic Prayer Book for the Separated and Divorced

Woodeene Koenig-Bricker and David Dziena

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Job Decisions

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You seeking wisdom as I consider various job opportunities. Help me discern what is truly best for me and guide my heart towards the right choices. Give me clarity to understand the paths that align with my values and aspirations. May I not rush into decisions but instead wait for Your direction. I trust that You will lead me to a role where I can grow and serve others. Thank You for the guidance You provide each day, and for the confidence I can find in Your promises. Amen.

James 1:5

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

Prayer

Lord, I seek Your wisdom in every decision I face regarding my employment. Guide me in understanding the options before me and help me choose wisely. May I be open to the possibilities You place in my path and recognize Your will in my life. Strengthen my faith to trust in Your plan, knowing that You have a purpose for me. I am grateful for the gifts and talents You have given me and ask for Your guidance as I navigate my career. Amen.

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